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Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Released January 2013
Olympus TG-850 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm T500 versus Olympus TG-850 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the TG-850 iHS (16MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was launched 12 months before the TG-850 iHS and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm T500 scores vs the TG-850 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 Fujifilm T500 TG-850 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Fujifilm T500

 TG-850 iHS Fujifilm T500 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2013More recent by 12 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Olympus TG-850 iHS

 Fujifilm T500 TG-850 iHS 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm T500 has outer dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-850 iHS has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm T500 versus Olympus TG-850 iHS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm T500 and the TG-850 iHS.

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T500 and TG-850 iHS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T500 and TG-850 iHS.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of photos though you should factor the age of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm T500 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-850 iHS Portrait photography features
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography factors
Olympus TG-850 iHS Street photography factors
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (136g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
69
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Sports photography features
Olympus TG-850 iHS Sports photography features
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery pack (330 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography features
Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography features
75
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
72
good battery pack (330 CIPA)
weather proofing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (21mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-850 iHS Landscape photography features
41
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
50
reasonably wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
weather proofing
good battery pack (330 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Vlogging highlights
Olympus TG-850 iHS Vlogging highlights
35
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than others in class (136g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
33
reasonably wide (21mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
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Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Olympus TG-850 iHS
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T500 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2013-01-07 2014-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3440 4616 x 3464
Max native ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.7
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 1/2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136g (0.30 lb) 218g (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 330 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval))
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $0 $250